Arts & Entertainment
Diverse casting helps us understand the richness of the human story
The production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern, Pa., which included a multiracial ensemble of actors, stirred controversy.
8 years ago
Finally, a movie about the Chappaquiddick scandal
When I heard that Hollywood was making a movie about Chappaquiddick, I said to myself, "Hallelujah. It's about time."
8 years ago
Video reveals power of Sinclair, as local news anchors recite script in unison
One company. One script. Many, many voices.
8 years ago
Giving voice to a neighborhood, beyond the statistics
Neighborhoods, like people, can suffer from cursory first impressions.
8 years ago
Listen 1:4119th-century love letters between Eastern State inmates document story of resistance
Love letters sent between inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary during the Civil War tell the story of an interracial love affair and social resistance.
8 years ago
Listen 6:27WHYY’s KAREN SMYLES tells us the story behind her documentary, ...
Air Date: April 2, 2018 10:00 pm
Listen 14:18Keiji Haino, dark wizard of the avant-garde, enjoys a good snack cake
Over four decades, Haino, who will turn 66 in May, has thrived at the fringes of improvised music, becoming both a pioneer of and paragon for turning rock music inside out.
8 years ago
African-American History and Culture Showcase continues to inspire, enlighten
The annual African-American History and Culture Showcase returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend.
8 years ago
A bristling clash of cultures in InterAct Theatre’s ‘Human Rites’
Plays like “Human Rites” – thoughtfully written and thought-provoking -- are what keep a lot of people, myself included, eagerly going to the theater.
8 years ago
When a brand does well even when it’s called ‘racist’
"I think companies are putting out noticeably racist ads so they can get more views," Chance the Rapper posted on Twitter after seeing a recent ad for light beer.
8 years ago
Trump calls Roseanne Barr, cheers ratings after show’s debut
President Donald Trump reached out to Roseanne Barr to congratulate her after the debut of her ABC sitcom reboot drew 18.4 million viewers.
8 years ago
Guest: Leslie Odom Jr. You may not have scored the tickets to see the original cast of “Hamilton”, but ...
Air Date: March 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:46In ‘The Tempest’ at Lantern, the magic’s in the text
Shakespeare's words, with solid acting and not a lot of stage glitz.
8 years ago
Listen 2:52A glossary for those whose English is anguished
Sometimes a words seems built intentionally to trick us.
8 years ago
‘Noises Off’ at the Walnut, and the notion of stylish slapstick
In Michael Frayn's play about an inept bunch of actors and the show they perform, the shtick flies.
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